Went running tonight. Thought it'd be fun to write down what I think about while I'm running. This is of course from memory. Ran almost 4 miles, so i'm sure i'm leaving out a few things. Tonight, I ran in the park in my subdivision which is a round tree-lined path with a kiddie playland and tennis courts in the middle. It's all left turns kind of like NASCAR without the pitstops. I start at my house and run down the block to start and finish. I run with my Nano and Nike+. Here goes.
I hope this Nike+ is working.
Alright the music started I think it's working.
Oh there's Suzy.
Pause.
At this point, about 10 seconds into my run, I stop to chat with my neighbor Suzy who is coming home from the park with two of her kids, Joey and Gigi. Small talk. She says how she can tell I lost weight. We chat a bit and them I'm off again.
Play.
Slow down dude, you don't want to burn out.
Oh, there's no one here. I'm surprised. It's nice out.
Wow there's a lot of sticks on the path.
Maybe I can kick them while I'm running.
Maybe not.
I wonder where Nina went with Maddy?
Probably Mike and Kristen's.
Yeah.
Must have left her phone in the car.
Was I supposed to put that Chicken pot pie in the oven?
What temperature?
She probably thought I was smart enough to know the temperature.
My wife. So must trust in me. Little does she know, I can barely dress myself in the morning.
Oh, great. Look at those dogs. Big boxers are rotweillers. What is the name of those things. I hate how they just stare at me like dinner.
Let's see if they jump when I run by.
Yeah they're jumping.
Man, they're like a foot from the top.
What if they jumped that fence? They would maul me and I wouldn't even hear it coming. My iPod is so loud.
Maybe I should run backwards to keep an eye on them.
Maybe I should carry mace.
What if they bit me?
Could I sue those guys?
How fast am I running?
They should build a bigger fence.
I never see anyone in that yard. Where are they're owners?
Who owns 3 dogs that look so mean?
Look there's like babies on the play area.
That's scary.
But I guess there's a fence.
It's probably safe.
Oh look at these two.
How old are they? 15?
They're pretty touch feely for 15.
Man.
Don't make eye contact.
How fast am I running?
Why is it playing two Switchfoot songs in a row.
Oh, I turned the shuffle off on my drive home.
But the first song was U2.
Must be starting at the back of the list.
Oh there's another runner.
He's got a pink shirt on.
A cancer run shirt I think.
Nod when he comes by.
Yeah that's cool.
Like runner camaraderie.
Wow no headphones.
He's hardcore.
Just the sound of wind and his breathing.
I wonder what my breathing sounds like.
I can't hear jack with these headphones so loud.
Maybe I should see a doctor about my hearing.
Naw, just ignore it.
If you see a doctor, that's like admitting you're sick.
Wow. That sounds dumb. Don't tell anyone that theory, they'll think you're nuts.
He nodded back. Nice.
I wonder if he has a Nike+.
I need people to challenge.
Carlos has one.
But I don't really know Carlos.
Just read his blog so much I think I know him.
He'd think I was crazy if I sent him an invite.
I wonder if Jim is running?
How far is he going to go?
I'm like 4 miles ahead of him.
If I run 3 tonight that will put me 7 up.
But he did run 5 last night.
A 2 mile cushion isn't enough.
But it's a weekday.
Maybe he won't run that far.
Maybe I'll stop at 3 miles.
Or 30 minutes.
Yeah 30 minutes.
Then I'll sprint home.
Or run faster.
How fast am I running.+
You're looking at your feet too much.
Look straight ahead.
Oh, wait should I not be think about stuff
or maybe I should be thinking about stuff.
What could I multi-task while running.
How about that scrabulous game with Mary Grace.
I only have 3 tiles left.
I really want to play those 3 and end the game so she gets subtracted points.
I can think of words while running.
What letter do I have left.
I think L and U and R.
Right, I tried to play RULE, but no open E.
Maybe I could play Ruler.
But there is now way there's an open ER.
Wait what were my letters again?
Ahhh, that's too hard.
I really hope I wasn't supposed to put that pie in the oven.
How fast am I going?
Speed up a bit.
Alright that scrabble thing is too hard.
What about some work stuff?
What could we give away with that fitness challenge we came up with today for client X.
How about one of these headbands branded with the challenge name or a rearview mirror for their bikes.
We could give nike+.
Yeah. If they got a friend to sign up for it, that would be worth the $30 gift.
That's a good idea.
But everyone will just think you are suggesting it because you're obsessed with your Nike+.
Whatever, I'm going to recommend it anyone.
9:00 minute mile
You're running too slow.
Stop thinking and just run.
Legs getting tighter.
Don't think about it.
You're body is just a machine.
You just have to keep it in motion.
Don't think about it and you'll just keep running.
How many minutes left.
Nice.
One more lap then run home.
OK.
Run. Run. Run.
Pick your feet up.
Push yourself forward.
That lady probably thinks I'm chasing her.
Don't stop at the doorway. Run around the garage and come back down the driveway that will be some added distance.
Run. Run. Run.
and Stop.
So that's my run. Well the abridged version. That's probably a quarter of the things I think about. I hope that gave you a look into my world.
